Cybersecurity Implementation and Audit Services for Visakhapatnam Port Authority

Work Description - To Engage The Services Of A Competent Technical Consultant For Implementation Of Web Application Security Hardening, Infrastructure Security Hardening, Cyber Security Audit (vapt), And Compliance Validation Under Stqc Gigw 3.0 And Setl Web Applicatio

This tender, reference number ITRA/IT/STQC AUDIT/2026, Dt. 03-08-2026, is issued by the Visakhapatnam Port Trust, a Public Sector Undertaking, and specifically by the CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER. The Visakhapatnam Port Authority is seeking proposals for engaging a competent technical consultant to undertake a comprehensive cybersecurity initiative. The scope of work involves the implementation of Web Application Security Hardening, Infrastructure Security Hardening, and conducting a Cyber Security Audit, including Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT). Furthermore, the consultant will be responsible for compliance validation aligned with STQC GIGW 3.0 and SETL Web Application Testing standards. This open tender has a tender value of ₹11,90,000 and requires a Bid Security (EMD) of ₹23,800, with flexibility for Earnest Money Deposit through BG/ST or exemption allowed. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹1,770 is applicable. The tender documents, comprising a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), are available for download from August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM, until August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Bids must be submitted online between August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY. The awarded contract will have a period of work of 60 days, and the bid validity will be 90 days. The tender involves two covers: the first for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and the second for Finance (BOQ).